Pastor Lessing will be teaching a new adult membership class, beginning on Wednesday, April 8, from 6:30 – 8:15 pm. Whether you have questions about Christ or want to deepen your faith in Him,this six-week class (ending on May 13) will explore what the Bible says about our God, and how His love gives direction and meaning to your life.

NEW HYMNALS – In an effort to fill our pew racks for those wishing to use a hymnal, 100 new ones have been purchased. To help offset the cost, hymnals can be sponsored for $25 each (plus $1 processing fee if paid online). If the donor wishes, a label will be printed for the inside cover. Click here for more.

Peter Drucker, a famous management consultant (1909–2005), frequently mentioned three different kinds of teams that organizations copy. A baseball team is a group of individuals with individual skills. They play on the same field but don’t have to talk to each other very much. Then there is a soccer team.

There are biblical images of God as a caring Shepherd (e.g., Psalm 23) and a mighty redeemer (e.g., Job 19:25). But we dare not let these images remove the claws and teeth of the Lion who roars against spiritual hypocrisy and smug indifference. The message of Amos is singular—Restore the Roar!